Adjunct Professor Position - Department of Anatomy

University of California San Francisco

$121K — $157K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD, MD, EdD or equivalent doctoral degree required upon hire.
  • Experience in curriculum development for healthcare professional programs.
  • Expertise in both gross and neuroanatomy teaching in diverse formats.
  • Documented excellence in teaching and cadaveric dissection experience essential.
  • Experience in coordinating complex anatomy curricula, including histology and embryology.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and deliver Human Anatomy curricula in various scientific formats.
  • Facilitate laboratory and small group teaching for healthcare students.
  • Engage in cadaveric dissection and ensure its effective teaching.
  • Participate in curricula development for medical and related professional programs.
  • Contribute to university and public service initiatives.

Benefits

  • Full-time faculty position with opportunities for professional development.
  • Flexibility to engage predominantly in research or teaching.
  • Involvement with a renowned department in a prestigious academic institution.
  • Potential for additional compensation through health sciences compensation plan.
Full Job Description
Application Window

Open date: February 25, 2026

Most recent review date: Monday, Apr 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 25, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Adjunct Professor Position - Department of Anatomy

The Department of Anatomy is seeking an Assistant Adjunct Professor for a full-time faculty position. Faculty in the Adjunct Professor series are individuals who are predominantly engaged in research or other creative work and who participate in teaching, or individuals who contribute primarily to teaching and have a limited responsibility for research or other creative work; these individuals may be professional practitioners of appropriate distinction. The position will require experience coordinating complex Human Anatomy curricula, including: gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and/or embryology teaching in lecture, small group, and laboratory formats. Documented excellence in teaching and experience in cadaveric dissection is required. Appointees with titles in this series also engage in University and public service consistent with their assignments.

Requirements:
PhD, MD, EdD or equivalent academic doctoral degree at the time of hire.
Experience in curriculum development, laboratory teaching, and large and small group facilitation in integrated courses for students in professional healthcare programs (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy) and medical residents.
Experience in complete donor body dissection.
Documented excellence in teaching and experience in cadaveric dissection
Experience coordinating complex Human Anatomy curricula, including: gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and/or embryology teaching in lecture, small group, and laboratory formats.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:
Scholarly experience (e.g., educational or anatomical research).

Please apply online with CV, cover letter, statement of research, statement of teaching, and the contact information of 3 references at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05974 . To receive full consideration, please submit all materials prior to the review date. However, this position will remain open until filled. Candidate must meet the required qualifications by time of hire. Application materials must list pending qualifications.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 The minimum base salary range for this position is $121,900 - $157,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Research
  • Statement of Teaching


Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)


Job location

San Francisco, CA

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